Travel Blog list
Off the beaten track in Aruba
Today our local guide in Frances, Frances, returns with a look at “off the beaten track” activities on the island of Aruba. Frances is a local guide who moved to Aruba from the Netherlands many years ago. She works
Nov 22 2011
Top 5 Things You Never Thought to Do in the Netherlands
Your trip to Holland is all planned: Amsterdam, Delft, Kinderdijk…but have you thought about exploring some lesser-known Dutch treasures? Today Stefka, our extremely knowledgeable and exuberant local guide, presents to
Nov 17 2011
The NEW Seven Wonders of Nature
On November 11 2011, the votes were tallied and the New Seven Wonders of Nature were chosen out of a shortlist of 28 candidates. The voting process, which began in 2007 with 440 submissions from over 200 countries, is
Nov 14 2011
Trinidad and Tobago Wins "Best Tourist Destination in the World" for 2012
The tiny island nation of Trinidad and Tobago has just won the world’s largest travel and tourism award. This fall, the European Union Council on Tourism and Trade voted Trinidad and Tobago as the Best Tourist
Nov 12 2011
Bargaining 101: Tips for fun and successful shopping around the world
Shopping for unique items to bring home is something a lot of people look forward to on their travels. We’re not talking about Eiffel Tower key chains and Blarney Stone pint glasses, but one-of-a-kind items that will
Nov 08 2011
Traveling in the Off-Season (or "Why You Should Consider Winter in Croatia!")
At ToursByLocals, we notice a definite correlation between the changing of the seasons and the varying popularity of destinations. Everyone wants to go to Europe in the summer months and our guides there are extremely
Nov 07 2011
How to Spend a Fabulous Day in Biarritz, France
Today we welcome Bea, our effervescent, active and lovely guide in Biarritz, France. Apart from being a tour guide, Bea is also a yoga instructor and certified scuba dive teacher. She’s joined us today to share her
Nov 04 2011
Discovering Copenhagen: tips from a local guide
Today we are joined by Una, a local Copenhagen guide, who has a lot to tell us about her hometown – and why it merits more than a one-day stop. If you’re headed to this Scandinavian city as part of a cruise, you’ll want
Nov 01 2011
Happy Halloween!
If you live in North America, Halloween is pretty hard to miss. Carved pumpkins adorn many stoops, along with cobwebs, faux gravestones, ghosts, ghouls and great big hairy spiders. Today millions of children headed off
Oct 31 2011
Adding Tasmania to the List: a local guide explains the island's allure!
The leaves are falling and the days are getting shorter in the Northern Hemisphere, but the other side of the world is enjoying the blossoming of spring. Warmer temperatures down under make November and December an
Oct 31 2011
Five foodie spots not to miss in Aruba
Unlike many of the Caribbean islands, Aruba is a pretty sure bet when it comes to weather. As the nation sits on the southern fringes of the hurricane belt, tropical storms rarely have much impact on its sunny shores.
Oct 31 2011
Diwali Celebrations Begin!
Today marks the beginning of the 5-day long Deepavali Festival for Hindu, Sikh and Jain families around the world. Deepavali (frequently shortened to “Diwali”) translates to “row of lamps.” The celebration of Diwali
Oct 26 2011